Garda Vetting

What is Garda Vetting?

Garda Vetting is the process of checking a person’s background to see if there are any issues which would make them unsuitable to work or volunteer in an environment with children and/or vulnerable adults. 

The person being vetted (the applicant) gives written authorisation for An Garda Síochána to disclose to TU Dublin details of all prosecutions, successful or not, pending or completed recorded in the State at the time of application. 

Why is Garda Vetting Required? 

Various courses require students to be Garda vetted. To ensure the protection of the public and to justify public trust and confidence, the University is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake specific parts of these programmes. 

Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students may be unable to complete the work placement module or other specific modules where Garda vetting is required and consequently be unable to complete their course or receive an award.

Further Information

If you require any further information about the Garda Vetting process, please download the following documents:

• Garda Vetting Policy
• Fitness to Practise Policy
• Student Garda Vetting Procedures

Contact Us

Email: studentvetting@tudublin.ie
Tel: +35312205199

Vetting Workshops

Students are required to submit their vetting applications in person.

Vetting Workshops are scheduled during Semester 1 to meet students who require vetting.

Application forms will be provided at the workshops. Students are notified in advance by email and must attend with the following:

• Photo ID
• A copy of their ID
• Proof of address

See the table below for upcoming Vetting Workshop sessions.

Vetting Office Contact Hours

If you wish to make an appointment to meet with the Vetting Office at Blanchardstown Campus outside of the advertised hours, please email: studentvetting@tudublin.ie